Should I be concerned?

Some friends of ours handed down a huge box of Bratz dolls to my kids. I honestly didn't think we'd keep them. They were even set aside for donation once or twice. But the fact is, my kids love them. The little pieces, the fancy clothes. Oh, dear me! (Don't miss the New Kids on the Block naked doll--the one with the scary black hair--at the bottom of the frame!)

50mm lens, ISO 320 f/2.8, 1/15 sec. Eek! That was bad!

Morning moon

I looked out the window this morning and saw this gorgeous moon in the clear, blue sky. I don't know what it is about me and the moon lately. Love it! It amazed me that I can stand in my back porch and capture so much detail of something that is so far away.

Canon 40D, 70-200mm f/4L lens, ISO 100, 200mm, f/6.3, 1/400 sec, cropped

Angel of Freedom

I was thrilled to find this Willow Tree figure, Angel of Freedom, at the thrift store today. She is the 3rd that I've been lucky enough to find second hand, and each time I do a little happy dance. I love Susan Lordi's simple style. There is so much emotion contained in this little figure!

I just have to mention--after I took this picture, AJ--my 3 year old--went to the pen drawer so that he could give her a face. Ack! I'm glad I caught him before he ruined her. :)

Canon 40D, 18-50mm f/2.8 lens, ISO 200, 46mm, f/3.2, 1/50 sec

Two shots

After my disappointing experience with the moon last night, I was hesitant to shoot the magnificent sunrise this morning. I was worried I would be sorry. I was pleasantly surprised!

ISO 100, 73mm, f/11, 1/800 sec

This afternoon, Twizzler took Tootsie Rolls and shaped them into the letters of his favorite friend's name. I couldn't resist sharing this photo, too!

ISO 250, 50mm, f/3.2, 1/50 sec

YUM!

I have enjoyed taking pictures of the moon this season, and tonight's moon was spectacular....clouds were moving across the face of the moon, which was giving off an orange glow. I have figured out plain old moon shots. But for some reason, I could not nail the eerie glowing, cloud-hidden moon tonight. So instead, I am posting a picture form a meeting we went to tonight for Twizzler's upcoming baptism. Yum!

PS--Same old camera. Totally auto. No flash.

Candles

KitKat and I worked together to get a few pictures of candles burning tonight. I had a hard time deciding which one to pick, so I decided to post a few.

ISO 400, 5omm, f/2.8, 1/4o sec

ISO 400, 5omm, f/2.8, 1/4o sec

ISO 400, 5omm, f/2.8, 1/2o sec

ISO 400, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/13 sec

ISO 400, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/13 sec

All photos taken with my Canon 40D and 180-50mm f/2.8 lens

Did you say shots, Doctor?

A trip to the doctor for Twizzler today. Good news: no strep. Bad news: 2 shots.

Canon 40D, 50mm f/1.8 lens
ISO 200, 1/100, f/2.8

Blowing bubbles

This picture might not have turned out as well as I'd have hoped, but it was the one that stood out among the ones I took today. Silly Reese!

Canon 40D and 18-50mm f/2.8 lens
ISO 400 (at night in my kitchen), 35mm, f/2.8, 1/80 sec